Today Marks The 44th Anniversary of The Bar-Kays' 11th Studio Album "Nightcruising" Originally Released on November 1, 1981.
“Nightcruising“ is a studio album by the Memphis, Tennessee-based band The Bar-Kays, released in 1981 on Mercury Records.
The album peaked at #6 on the Billboard R&B albums chart.
The album released the hit single "Hit and Run", The song peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart and at #49 on Billboard's Dance Club Songs chart.
The album’s second single was “Freaky Behavior” it reached #27 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart, and at #60 on the U.S. Billboard's Dance Club Songs chart.
The song "Traffic Jammer" was another fan favorite from the album.
The band embraced a more up to date sound with keyboards and synthesizers with this album, and it was much better received by fans than their previous releases.
“Nightcruising” is considered one of the Bar-Kays' best albums, and was their third to be certified Gold for sales of over 500,000 copies.
All tracks composed by The Bar-Kays and Allen Jones; except for "Freaky Behavior" by Allen Jones, Howard Redmond, Jr.
Track-listing:
1. "Nightcruising"
2. "Hit and Run"
3. "Feels Like I'm Falling In Love"
4 "Freaky Behavior"
5. "Touch Tone"
6. "Unforgettable Dream"
7. "Traffic Jammer"
8. "Backseat Driver"
By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology ©.
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